President Donald Trump said Republicans should nationalize elections. While he didn't elaborate, it would be a departure from the state-run system.

@sentencinglaw.bsky.social (Ohio State University Law School) comments on the presidential power to grant clemency and explains why this is a "king-like power." Read from @kinseycrowley.bsky.social in @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

DOJ says no timeline to release Epstein files a month after deadline It's been a month since the Congressionally imposed deadline for the Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. What's the latest? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Amid backlash on the shooting of Alex Pretti, an apparently fabricated post shows Trump saying “only criminals carry guns.” What did he actually say?

Federal immigration agents in four vehicles showed up at a U.S. citizen’s home in Maine. “This is a warning,” an agent told her. “We know you live right here.” www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...

Sad news from my home state. Also for the rest of the country, it's pronounced "BANG-gore," not "bang-GER." From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Of the 8 wars Trump said he ended, 3 have either continued fighting or threatened to, 2 were not really wars/peace agreements, and 1 does not give full credit to the US for the ceasefire. The two remaining are Armenia/Azerbaijan and Israel/Hamas. See the full list on @usatoday.com

A year and a half ago I wrote about Rudy Giuliani launching his own coffee brand in the face of owing $148 million for a defamation judgement. Today he was pardoned by the president. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Bluesky, a reintroduction! I’m an investigative reporter @chicagotribune.com covering big stories. Now focused on immigration. But I’ll take any tips about people being hurt by government, junk science, healthcare, business or anybody else. Reach out [email protected] or Signal grp.27

Nancy Pelosi will retire after four groundbreaking decades in Congress The former House speaker, revered by supporters and reviled by foes, had served as the most powerful woman in U.S. history. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump just took the stage in Miami at the America Business Forum www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr_n...

White House says Trump is "aware" of Dick Cheney's passing, but the president has not commented publicly on it. They were at odds for the last few years. Read the latest in @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Former vice president Dick Cheney died Nov. 3, 2025. He was a critic of Donald Trump. What has the president said or tweeted about Bush's VP's passing?

Gannett is no longer - the company will now go by "USA TODAY CO." Rebrand announced this morning. In a few weeks, it will trade on the NYSE under the new ticker TDAY.

I spoke with Zohran Mamdani on Halloween about how he’s energized youth voters on a message of affordability. Asked if he had a costume, he said he was dressing as “just a tired politician.” Inside the hectic last few hours of New York City’s election for @usatoday.com:

Seeing the Zohran Mamdani videos of him at nightclubs, tai chi practice and a Cuco concert is sorta giving Amanda Bynes' campaign for student government president in Sydney White where she gets all the eclectic clubs together to rally against the frats www.tiktok.com/@moviesrecz/...

President Donald Trump's Midway Blitz has brought ICE agents all over Chicago and the suburbs. Here are your rights when interacting with officers.

The U.S. Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters" squadron flew into Hurricane Melissa to gather data for the National Hurricane Center.

This is a small chunk of a much bigger story about what's happening in Chicago. But as an avid Latin dancer of 8 years, I couldn't ignore how the national news found its way onto the dance floor. Check it out on @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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An estimated 100,000 people turned out for Chicago’s No Kings rally. Photos via @chicagotribune.com

ICE took someone at 47th and Western, after a reported raid at Swap o Rama. Their helicopter is just circling here, outside a Home Depot, as a crowd of frazzled community activists linger in the lot.

I bet you're hearing a lot about if the government will shut down over Obamacare insurance subsidies. I started this piece with the question that millions of Americans who don't get a tax credit are probably asking. Who gets them? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump caught on hot mic talking to Macron: ‘I think he wants to make a deal for me' www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Did Trump remove the Rose Garden? He has pushed these White House renovations www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Will Trump pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell? He has pardoned these celebrities | My latest @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? What to know about Fed chair Trump calls ‘too stupid’ @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Where are Trump’s golf courses? See list after new course opening in Scotland www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Viral video showing Trump in Scotland leads to golf cheating accusations www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

What were EU tariffs before Trump took office? What to know after trade deal www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Why is Trump going to Scotland? The National's front page announcing his visit goes viral My latest for @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

New Wicked trailer is out which means it’s time to cry-sing the album from the first half of the movie www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

As Cardinal, Pope Leo XIV was critical of Trump, Vance on social media Three recent X posts from then-Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago - now Pope Leo XIV - shared items critical of Trump and Vance policies. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Authorities said Friday a small aircraft crashed in Boca Raton, Florida.

Trump called it "a great time to buy." Four hours later, the market was up. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Protests in big and small towns aim to show size of Trump opposition Thousands to protest Trump nationwide Saturday www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Romance writer Ali Hazelwood has canceled planned events in the U.K. this month over concerns about getting back into the U.S. where she lives. From my wonderful friend @claremulroy.bsky.social for @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/entert... #romantasy #romancebook 🌶️📚💙

Joe Rogan says it's 'horrific' that people were deported to El Salvador even as their families say they have no ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Cory Booker is nearing the record for the longest recorded floor speech in Senate history.

19 hours and counting...

Getting some relief from Democratic colleagues who speak and ask questions while he retains the floor.

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is holding a marathon speech on the Senate floor criticizing the Trump administration. You can watch it live here.

As of 11 a.m. ET, @booker.senate.gov has been speaking on the floor for 16 hours. Watch live on @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem posed in front of El Salvador prisoners wearing a $50k watch www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... My latest for @usatoday.com

Deadline strikes for next wave of federal layoffs. What to expect from Trump's plan. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

DOGE is cutting credit cards while some agencies face $1 spending limits: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

I tell you what - the Wicked marketing is working. Two weeks ago I was vaguely aware of the movie coming up. Now, I’m tearing up listening to “for good” and I’m screaming “defying gravity” around my apartment

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One of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks was involved in a sexual assault investigation in 2017. No charges were brought as a result. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...